Priority for Some U.S. Contracts
Goes to Smallest in Pilot Program

The U.S. Small Business Administration is giving the nation's smallest businesses a better shot at federal contracts.

For certain federal-agency contracts worth as much as $50,000, only businesses of fewer than 15 employees and with less than $1 million in annual revenue would be eligible to compete in the bidding process. Larger firms would be shut out if there is "a reasonable expectation" of obtaining competitive bids...